We chose motivational Interviewing. This approach tries to increase a client's awareness of the potential problems caused, consequences experienced, and risks they face due to the behavior in question. Motivational interviewing is based on a non-judgmental, non-confrontational and non-adversarial method of interviewing. Motivational interviewing uses an empathetic and collaborative style of counseling. It has five principles that include showing empathy, developing discrepancy, avoiding arguments and confrontations, adjusting to client resistance and supporting a client’s self-efficacy and optimism. By asking open-ended, nonjudgmental questions, you allow clients to figure out why their behavior is risky and what they can do to change.
